Mike Little's Journalized

Back home from WordCamp UK

mike — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:08:17 +0000

I’m back from WordCamp UK. It was a fantastic weekend and I am very pleased to have met so many interesting and talented people.

The presentations and talks were very informative, and I learnt a lot, which is always a good thing. I have to thank my fellow question time participants and fellow code surgeons for our sections.

There has already been talk of next year’s WordCamp and I can’t wait.

Almost ready for WordCampUK

mike — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:02:18 +0000

I’m almost ready for my trip to WordCamp UK. I’m going first thing tomorrow morning by train. “It’s easier by train”, and as it happens, the car is broken and in the menders!

I forgot to mention that I am also on the Code Surgery panel on Sunday too. If you have any coding problems there is still time to submit your questions to the surgeons.

There are still a couple more hours to buy tickets. Please come along, I look forward to seeing you there.

I’ll Be Speaking At WordCamp UK

mike — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:59:14 +0000

Ooh! I’ve been invited to sit on the panel for a question and answer session on Saturday at WordCamp UK. I’m sort of looking forward to it.

The current running order has the panel on just before lunch, but I don’t think that’s finalised yet.

Tickets are still on sale and it’s a ticket only event. No ticket, no getting in.

Check out the all new WordCamp UK 2008 blog.

Aspiring Artist Kate

mike — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +0000

K8, Jan’s niece and a really talented artist, has just had a story about her latest college project published in the Manchester Evening News: Skeleton key to art success.

…after weeks of sketching and planning she completed the incredible model in just 11 days.

“I generally do have a freaky kind of style to my work,” said Kate. “My family and friends joke that I am not right and need help. But I’m probably the most happy, jolly person you will ever meet - so I don’t know where it comes from.”

Image © M.E.N. media 2008

“Kate is a very talented individual who could really go places,” said Mr Sutton “When she first talked about making the skeleton I did wonder whether she would be able to pull it off. Technically it’s very competent. It’s outstanding.

Well done K8, you deserve the recognition.

Woot! WordCamp UK All Booked!

mike — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:28:25 +0000

WordCamp-UK:

I’m going!

Looking forward to both days events

Wordcamp UK - Change of Venue

mike — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:44:34 +0000

After some last minute changes (and upsetting a few people) there is now a new venue for the WordCamp UK 2008 event.

The new venue is The Studio, it is still in Birmingham, and in fact quite close to the previously planned venue. The Studio has a directions map and their main web site lists all the features. The event will be hosted in ‘Atrium Bar’ and the adjoining ‘Open’ room.

Someone kindly set up a Google Maps directions page.

For full details go to the WordCamp UK wiki.

WordCamp UK

mike — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:06:40 +0000

WordCamp UK is an informal gathering of WordPress bloggers, podcasters, designers and developers based in the United Kingdom.

When? - Saturday and Sunday 19-20 July 2008
Where? - Aston University Lakeside Centre, Birmingham

I’ll be there, will you?

Find out more

Happy 12th Birthday Bekki

mike — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:07 +0000

Happy Birthday Bekki!

Wow! 12 already!

Hope you have a great day.

Lots of love

Gramps, Nan, and Jamie
xoxox

Happy 11th Birthday Megan

mike — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:08 +0000

Hope it all goes swimmingly!

Lots of love,

Gramps, Nan and Jamie
xoxoxox

Another Earthquake in England!

mike — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:43:25 +0000

I felt this one just as I was trying to get to sleep this morning. It shook the bed and rattled the wardrobe. Associated Press reported it as the Second largest UK quake since 1984. The BBC reported it as the biggest earthquake in the UK for nearly 25 years.

The rest of the house slept through it, including the dog!

Of course, for old timers on this blog, this isn’t the first time I’ve mentioned earthquakes